clunky

adjective

ˈkləŋ-kē How to pronounce clunky (audio)
clunkier; clunkiest
Synonyms of clunkynext
: clumsy in style, form, or execution
a clunky thriller
clunky earrings

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I drive a clunky old station wagon. His act was full of clunky one-liners.
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Affordable electric bikes usually mean enduring heavy frames, clunky kick-in for the motor and unrefined, unpredictable power delivery. — New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026 Amazon has dominated the space for nearly a decade, and while its early models were clunky, today's Echo Show lineup is powerful, well-designed, and genuinely useful. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026 But women looking for front wands have been stuck with unheated manual models or clunky sprayers. — Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 The BetMGM app is slower loading and the bet builder is a little clunky. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clunky

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of clunky was in 1937

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“Clunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clunky. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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